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2nd Gen Tail light BTLM + LED Retrofit

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by MESO, Sep 28, 2017.

  1. Oct 5, 2017 at 3:31 PM
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    memario1214

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  2. Oct 5, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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    Valid point. I do not have a 2nd gen..so I'm kinda guessing on the clearance needed for the New switchback bulb..:rolleyes:

    :woot:
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2017 at 3:33 PM
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    Let us know when they're done man, these are the best looking tail lights I've seen
     
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  4. Oct 5, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    Thanks. Just wait till' they are done. I have a few more LED surprises in store:devil:
     
  5. Oct 7, 2017 at 8:26 AM
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    Resistor to step down brightness of added led parking light strip?
     
  6. Oct 7, 2017 at 8:34 AM
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    Precisely. The parking light led strip will be on a dual control PWM. They will be dim(~60%) for running lights, but will still illuminate to full brightness(100%) when brakes are applied.( Along with the factory brake LEDS.) if that makes sense...

    I will also be making some custom LED sidemarkers for side visibility at night. The stock has 1 single light that shines behind the reflector. Weaksauce..
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2017 at 12:23 PM
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    Nice. Wonder who they would look on barcellona red tacoma hmmmmm. Very nice work on the mods and the painting.
     
  8. Oct 7, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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  9. Oct 8, 2017 at 9:58 PM
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    Thanks!
    BTLM looks good on any color;) and any model:thumbsup:

    2ND GEN TACO, 3RD GEN TUNDRA, 3RD GEN TACO
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    Back to some 2nd GEN love..
    Both sides done. soldered up and PLUG N PLAY just like the OEM.
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    Perfecto
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    Here is the ONLY stock side marker light. :rofl:
    I'm pretty sure my Nokia Flip phone has a better light
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    After bench testing the running lights along side the brake, I've decided not to put them on a dimmer. Although they're just as bright as the OEM Brake LED's.. the difference is the stock shine through optics(aka little magnifying glass) which increases their intensity much more. Whereas These shine inward, then back to you indirectly.
    Both on for comparison;
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    both Running lights;

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    FULL RETARD:bananadead:
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  10. Oct 9, 2017 at 3:48 AM
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    You never go full regard... Or do you?

    Looks awesome!
     
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  13. Oct 9, 2017 at 5:20 AM
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    Aren't they? So fucking cool.
     
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    Makes me want to do something with my life! :wink:
     
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    That's not happening.
     
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    but......you are......:(
    You are the "like" king. :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Oct 9, 2017 at 5:30 AM
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    How did you get the clean cuts? this is crazy because I've been looking at doing this exact same thing to my tail lights except keeping the chrome. I have been looking at the LEDS for the half halo too. What did you wind up using?

    I'm so excited to see someone doing this before me :D maybe i can learn from your mistakes. :bowdown:
     
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  20. Oct 9, 2017 at 7:18 AM
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    There's no turning back..

    Keep the chrome?! o_O You crazy
    I Cut them open with a dremel and thin cutoff wheel. Be careful, there isn't much margin of error...
    Leds are using These

    Mistakes?
    You so funny
     
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